August 28, 2018 | Vol. 4 Mequon-Thiensville School District Newsletter
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There is something special about the start of a new school year. There is shared excitement among students, teachers, other staff members, administrators, and parents. The buzz is contagious as we collectively re-engage around student growth and learning.
But there is excitement for other reasons too. There is energy because the start of the school year includes opportunities to begin once more, connect again with old friends, meet new ones, and engage with new teachers and the other adults that work in our schools. With excitement like this, there are sure to be some children (and parents too) who feel cautious and perhaps even anxious about the upcoming school year. And that is okay, too. Please know that our teachers and staff are thrilled to welcome students back for another year of growth and learning. Like you, we strive to nurture students who confidently own their future.
Relationships matter to us all. In the end, relationships are the essential component to our success in achieving our mission.
Together, we ignite each student's passion for learning, preparing for a life of infinite possibilities.
On behalf of the staff of the Mequon-Thiensville School District, welcome to the 2018-19 school year!
Sincerely,
Matthew Joynt
Superintendent of Schools
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Last year, safety and security in schools became a national conversation. The news of heartbreaking tragedies on school campuses motivated us to pause, reflect, and gather stakeholder feedback on security measures in place our schools.
Parents, employees, students, and community members provided feedback to help us
establish the key areas of focus in our safety and security plans.
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Are You in the Know? Check Your Calendars to Stay On Top of It!
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Keeping up with a child’s schedule can be a challenge, even to the parent superheroes among us. Stay on top of your child’s school schedule, including upcoming curriculum nights, days off in September, and other activities, on your school’s online calendar. You can even subscribe to alerts or copy calendars to your personal online calendars … because even superheroes need reminders!
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The above link will take you to the online district calendar. Select your school from the left navigation to find your school-specific calendar and events. You can also navigate to your school’s calendar through its homepage.
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Full Bellies = Full Minds
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The Mequon-Thiensville School District partners with Aramark Services, Inc., to offer a variety of healthy and tasty meal options daily. We are fortunate to have a dietician to ensure that our school meals are balanced and healthy, meeting federal nutrition standards. Students are also welcome to bring their own lunches from home. Please
follow this link
to read more about school breakfast and lunch in MTSD.
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Get to School the Right Way, With Riteway
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The goal of the MTSD's transportation program is to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services for all eligible students. We partner with Go Riteway to provide transportation to students residing within the district boundaries. In addition, Go Riteway also provides transportation for most athletic programs and educational field trips. The bus fleet is consistently checked and approved for safety and maintenance, and to ensure that buses are clean and comfortable for passengers.
By now, families should have received a mailing from Riteway with your child's route information. If you have not received this mailing, please contact Riteway directly at 262-512-1044 to confirm pick-up and drop-off times.
Lastly, there are a few items to remember as the start of school approaches:
- Get to your bus stop early to avoid missing the bus
- Pick up and drop off times may fluctuate the first weeks of school
- Call Riteway directly with any questions at 262-512-1044
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Photo by Spector Sports Photography
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Join the community fun on September 8 and get showered in safe, eco-friendly, plant-based, powdered color at the 2nd annual Color Run! Following the run, enjoy food and entertainment at the
Taste of Mequon
. All funds raised in this fun family-friendly community event support educational excellence in the Mequon-Thiensville School District. Info and registration at
mtef.org.
Saturday, September 8
4pm start @ Homestead High School
Finish at the Taste of Mequon (shuttles to Homestead throughout the evening)
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Earlier this month, principals shared new staff newsletters with families via email to highlight and introduce new faces around each building. Please take a moment to read the newsletters linked below and get to know the new teachers, school psychologists, and office staff at your school.
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Home Internet Service Discounts
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Digital equity has become an urgent issue in education. 20 percent of Wisconsin households do not have access to the internet. For many children and adults, the public library is the only source of internet access. The Internet Discount Finder, created by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, can help low-income households find discounted internet service. Discounts are as deep as 80 percent.
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First Day of School K5-12
Tuesday, September 4
First Day of School K4
Thursday, September 6
No School - Rosh Hashanah
Monday, September 10
Board of Education Meeting
Monday, September 17 at 7 p.m.
The public is invited and welcome.
No School - Yom Kippur
Monday, September 19
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Mequon-Thiensville School District | 262-238-8500 | 5000 W. Mequon Road Mequon, WI www.mtsd.k12.wi.us
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